Missouri State races past Hampton in 81-67 win

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Jarmar Gulley scored a career high 23 points and Christian Kirk added a career high 21 more as undefeated Missouri State rolled to an 81-67 win over Hampton in the Corpus Christi Challenge on Sunday.

Missouri State (4-0) trailed by a basket with 6:51 remaining in the first half, but tied it up at 25 with a Ron Mvouika layup and took the lead on a jumper by Gulley that ignited a 17-6 run. The Bears took a 42-31 advantage into the break and extended the gap in the second half.